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Old 6 May 2023, 04:10 AM   #1261
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They're actually the most transparent brand I've encountered. People just don't realize that they'll let you know the year before you actually get an allocation.
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No games played at Journe. They don’t promise you anything, and they will tell you the year before if and what allocation you’ll be getting for the next year. First class maison, from their product and from their costumer service.
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Old 6 May 2023, 04:32 AM   #1262
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I do like F.P. Journe a lot and have been to their boutiques in NYC, both at the old one and the new. Also have been attending several of their events and have met some good friends and collectors.

My only feedback is that I have been working with (passef around) 3 different SAs now for the past 4 years. Therefore my experience is not as good. I will say that they do take care of me everytime I’m there.


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Old 6 May 2023, 05:00 AM   #1263
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Attending a graduation this weekend and thought it would be good to change out the straps for my AL2 Havana.
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Old 6 May 2023, 05:01 AM   #1264
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Attending a graduation this weekend and thought it would be good to change out the straps for my AL2 Havana.

Looks great!

And time flies. I thought you just had a baby and now she’s graduating.
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Old 6 May 2023, 05:14 AM   #1265
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What is most realistic for a first piece?
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Old 6 May 2023, 05:17 AM   #1266
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What is most realistic for a first piece?

My guess will be simpler pieces like a CS or Automatique.

But best is to build a relationship with the boutique first by visiting and then express your interest. They should provide feedback on how realistic it can be. I agree with everyone here that they are quite transparent. If it is not possible, they will just tell you so.
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Old 6 May 2023, 05:35 AM   #1267
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What is most realistic for a first piece?
At this point, probably a CS or Lune (some other pieces as well). I know people that have gotten more in-demand pieces (for example, vertical tourbillon) as a first piece but there are always some extenuating circumstances in those cases.
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Old 6 May 2023, 06:32 AM   #1268
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Looks great!

And time flies. I thought you just had a baby and now she’s graduating.
Although I have high expectations for my little girl, even I think that graduating anything at 11 weeks old is tough. Who knows. Maybe by the time she turns 1 she can apply for undergraduate
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Old 6 May 2023, 11:48 AM   #1269
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CO my favorite piece in the collection. Highly recommend staying on the path for this model.
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Old 6 May 2023, 11:53 AM   #1270
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CO my favorite piece in the collection. Highly recommend staying on the path for this model.

I have a memory of seeing this in the case at Govberg in like 2018 and it was like 70k. It’s 130k now!?

But it’s soooooo good.


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Old 6 May 2023, 12:22 PM   #1271
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My experience with the FP Journe boutique wasn't great. I live in the midwest, but stopped in the boutique two years ago. I spend about an hour with one of the staff trying on watches and looking through the catalog. I expressed interest in the chronometre souverain havana. The staff told me that the waiting time for production was 2 years and that they would contact me when my name comes up. I reached out to the boutique recently and was told that they don't have me listed for any model and that the wait time is now five years, but "hopefully you can make it down to Miami soon to visit the boutique".
The vibe I get is that unless you stop in frequently and go to their events, they aren't selling you a watch. It's not possible for me so I'm out of luck. I'm sure that they won't lose any sleep over my frustration. :)
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Old 8 May 2023, 01:18 AM   #1272
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Old 8 May 2023, 04:23 AM   #1273
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Whoa!

I can’t recall him wearing a Journe before. Very cool


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Old 8 May 2023, 04:27 AM   #1274
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I know Laurent Journe had a meeting with him this past week, maybe he just got it! Regardless, nice to see JM finally rocking a Journe!
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Old 8 May 2023, 10:52 AM   #1275
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Lol, the elegante will be hype now

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Old 8 May 2023, 11:48 AM   #1276
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It’s been that way for a few years!
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Old 8 May 2023, 07:45 PM   #1277
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It’s been that way for a few years!
I know. I mean it will be even more so. Thank God he was just wearing elegante and nothing else yet.

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Old 8 May 2023, 09:55 PM   #1278
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I know. I mean it will be even more so. Thank God he was just wearing elegante and nothing else yet.

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God help us if the A listers start wearing FPJ.
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Old 8 May 2023, 10:08 PM   #1279
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Just to bump JM off the front page before the trusted sellers see
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Old 8 May 2023, 11:20 PM   #1280
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Old 9 May 2023, 11:57 AM   #1281
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Old 9 May 2023, 01:16 PM   #1282
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Old 6 July 2023, 01:32 PM   #1283
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My favourite Journe.
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Old 6 July 2023, 03:31 PM   #1284
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My favourite Journe.

Gorgeous. I am hoping to hear some good news soon :)


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Old 6 July 2023, 03:31 PM   #1285
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Old 6 July 2023, 03:32 PM   #1286
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Gorgeous. I am hoping to hear some good news soon :)
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Old 6 July 2023, 04:15 PM   #1287
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What are you wishing for?
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Old 6 July 2023, 09:41 PM   #1288
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What are you wishing for?

Probably a resonance, isn’t that what everyone wishes for
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Old 6 July 2023, 09:53 PM   #1289
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Probably a resonance, isn’t that what everyone wishes for

Many wish for anything possible lol
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Old 7 July 2023, 01:08 AM   #1290
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Probably a resonance, isn’t that what everyone wishes for
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Many wish for anything possible lol
So very true. I am happy even with the chocolate and T-shirt.
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